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& criminal defence lawyers are experts
in safeguarding you and your assets.

Financial Investigations Services

Our expert criminal defence lawyers
provide robust advice and representation,
protecting your rights.

Criminal Litigation Services

Protect your business and assets
with our team of experienced HMRC
VAT and Tax Defence Solicitors.

HMRC VAT & Tax Services

Creative solutions to complex problems

KANGS is an award-winning law firm with top-ranked professionals renowned for their expertise in both criminal and civil litigation. Our solicitors provide expert criminal defence advice and legal representation, protecting your rights.

Since 1997 KANGS has provided partner-led bespoke litigation services to a range of clients including international and national organisations, companies, senior executives, professionals, not-for-profit organisations and private individuals. As established criminal solicitors, we pride ourselves on our top rankings by leading legal directories Chambers UK and the Legal 500.

Areas of practice

When your freedom and reputation are on the line, trust in our accomplished team of criminal defence lawyers to navigate you through the complexities of the legal system. With a steadfast commitment to securing favourable outcomes, we specialise in a wide array of criminal litigation matters.
 

Financial Investigations


Our financial crime team is top ranked and offers representation and guidance to individuals facing financial investigations with precision and expertise. Learn more

Criminal Litigation


Our Tier 1 ranked team supports to clients dealing with a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including fraud, money laundering, theft, drug offences, murder and general criminal charges. Learn more

HMRC & Tax


We act for taxpayers in HMRC investigations, civil tax enquiries and HMRC criminal prosecutions. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in MTIC, Tax Fraud, Kittel and VAT fraud cases. Learn more

Civil Fraud


Our specialist team of civil fraud lawyers provides support to both corporate entities and individuals. We act for both claimants and defendants in civil fraud proceedings often involving a significant international dimension. Learn more

Insolvency


Our lawyers boast extensive expertise in restructuring and both criminal and civil insolvency proceedings, including civil claims against company directors and director disqualification proceedings. Learn more

Commercial Disputes


Our skilled team adeptly handles a diverse array of commercial disputes with professionalism, employing mediation, arbitration, negotiation and commercial litigation as necessary. Learn more

Sexual Offences


As top ranked criminal defence lawyers, we provide empathetic legal representation for clients facing sexual offence allegations involving indecent images, rape or sexual assault, safeguarding their rights. Learn more

POCA & Confiscation


Top ranked nationally for ‘POCA and Asset Forfeiture work' our team adeptly guide clients through all issues including Restraint Orders, Confiscation Orders and Cash Seizures. Learn more

Regulatory


We assist clients in a wide spectrum of regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, trading standards and environment agency investigations and health and safety offences. Learn more

Testimonials

One of, if not the best, criminal specialist firms in the country
LEGAL 500
A well-run firm with a brilliant team of lawyers
CHAMBERS UK
A firm that is always ahead of the game and its competitors due to its outstanding client care and will to always win for their clients’.
LEGAL 500
The speed and accuracy at which the team works is breathtaking, and a brilliant service is always provided.
CHAMBERS UK
It has very bright individuals at all levels who know the system inside out
LEGAL 500

Latest News & Insights

Account Freezing Order, Financial Investigations, Tax & HMRC

Successful Removal of Account Freezing Orders 

In a recent case, the team at KANGS successfully secured the removal of Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) obtained by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) against seven different bank accounts. HMRC obtained the Freezing Order on the grounds that it suspected the funds held within the accounts were derived from criminal conduct, namely tax evasion, and […]
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11/10/24
Successful Removal of Account Freezing Orders 
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
KANGS has successfully defended an elderly client who had been charged with a single count involving indecent images. Our client, a gentleman of unblemished character, had, on the advice of his previous solicitor, entered a plea of ‘Guilty’ at the Magistrates’ Court. Unsure about the advice he had received earlier, he sought a second opinion. […]
09/10/24
Tax & HMRC
This article explores HMRC’s stance on disguised remuneration and tax avoidance through the use of unfunded pension arrangements. These arrangements involve a company establishing an unfunded pension obligation to provide a pension for one or more of its directors. In previous articles we discussed the difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance, as well as […]
07/10/24
DBS, Regulatory
A ‘Regulated Activity’ involving children and vulnerable adults, as defined by Part 1, Schedule 4 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (‘the Act’) refers to activities that individuals listed on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) list are prohibited from undertaking. These ‘activities’ encompass a wide range of interactions, from direct care and supervision […]
04/10/24
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